Let it all just rain on me
Daniel Polehn took a look at the grey skies this morning, Sept. 10, and hopped on his bike anyway for several miles of commuting to his job at Google. The 32-year-old said he tries to ride as much as possible and he welcomed the rain this morning as the area is way behind on precipitation.
Housing Corp to purchase Rhine Village in White Salmon for affordable housing
Scott Clements, President of Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation, said, “with the apartment homes at risk of converting to market, we’re excited to acquire the property from the current owners, and bring resources to the table to address the much needed physical improvements.”
Former Employee sues City of The Dalles for race discrimination, wrongful termination
A former Public Works employee with the City of The Dalles claims he endured race discrimination and was retaliated against by coworkers and his supervisor before being terminated in 2020.
Dalles Bridge closes tonight, Sept. 9; plan accordingly
Starting Tonight, Sept. 9, The Dalles Bridge will be closed from Thursday nights at 8 p.m through Monday mornings at 6 a.m. and this will continue every weekend through May 2022. The detour is the Biggs Junction bridge across the river during closure times.
CGCC gets first-ever 3D Ceramic printer; innovator to give lecture
The college will also be home to the first-ever Squirt3l Ceramic 3D printer, built by artist and innovator Bri Murphy. Bri is a visiting artist who will be offering a lecture and presentation on Zoom this Friday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.
'Game Changer' - Bradford Island at Bonneville Dam declared Superfund Site
“This is a game changer. Superfund listing will kickstart a cleanup of this forgotten waste dump. We applaud the Biden administration and EPA for standing up for the people harmed by toxic waste,” said Lauren Goldberg, legal and program director with Columbia Riverkeeper.
$2 Million in Promised Economic Development Funds Headed to The Gorge
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has announced that $2 million in federal funding is headed to the Columbia River Gorge to support economic revitalization efforts. The announcement is the culmination of a years-long effort to fulfill a promise made when Congress passed the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act.
Vandal erases Black Lives Matter mural in Goldendale; youth feel unsafe
The recent reaction to a Black Lives Matter mural at the Washington Gorge Action Programs office in Goldendale have some disheartened and afraid. Painters of the mural endured verbal attacks during the painting and the mural was later erased by an unknown person. Read more here.
This Week in Gorge Entertainment - Sept. 9
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Dan Boller, Jose Maya, Trent Rose, John Donvan and a little Shakespeare to boot.
Four arrests made in local sex worker sting
Investigators posted fake advertisements online for commercial sex. Four arrests were made as a result of the operation. The majority of those arrests were local individuals who reside in the area of The Dalles.
Discovery Center offers free interpretive walk on full moon, Sept. 20
Take a Harvest Moon walk, Monday, September 20th under the full moon on The Dalles’ Riverfront Trail. Enjoy a one-hour interpretive nature walk with a Columbia Gorge Discovery Center astronomer and guide. Meet in front of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum at 6:45 p.m. Sunset is at 7:05 p.m., and the full moon rises at 7:28 p.m.
TD Kiwanis literally stuff the bus in school supply drive
The Dalles Kiwanis Club celebrated its second annual “Stuff-the-Bus” project. The three-day event in late August produced enough school supplies to literally fill a bus on loan from the local school district.
Riverhawks Football Friday Game Canceled, Will Play New Team Saturday
Due to team ( St. Helens team) quarantine, the previously scheduled game with St. Helens at St. Helens this coming Friday, September 10th has been canceled. The JV2 football game has also been canceled with St. Helens.
Sanctuary Promise Act Signed into Law, NORCOR ICE Lawsuit Declared Moot
The passage of The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265) which prohibits public and private ICE detention contracts throughout the state has rendered the lawsuit against NORCOR moot.
Mid-Columbia Senior Center taking nominations for Ageless Awards
To be nominated for the Ageless Award, one needs to be:
75 years or older
Who have made and are still making substantial contributions to their communities
Who serve as models of both the ideal that all communities are intergenerational and that older adults are a significant part of the community fabric.
Merinos take top honors for September beauty
The Merino Family was recognized for their hard work and green thumb on east 12th Street The Dalles recently as their yard scored Septembers Beautification Award.
Back to the Gravel Pile
Employees with Pro Motions were back at it this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 7, in front of the Recreation building on Second Street downtown The Dalles. Gravel was brought in to back fill the new foundation wall that was recently poured near the front of the building.
TDHS Varsity FB Starts Off Rough In Season Opener
The Dalles Riverhawks varsity football tea played against the Forest Grove Vikings yesterday, September 4th and it didn’t go the way they wanted it to.
TDHS Volleyball Team Outplays North Marion in all Three Games
The Dalles Riverhawks volleyball team had their first match of the season on Thursday, September 2nd. They played the North Marion Huskies and won all three games. A team with only one senior and lots of juniors, the Hawks are young but talented.
